In life, it is generally very easy to identify security threats. We are instinctively cautious of our surroundings when entering our pin code at the cash machine and keep a close eye on our belongings when we use public transport. However, when it comes to technology, criminal threats are often much more difficult to identify.…
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This blog discusses why connectivity is essential to embracing technology that enhances the learning experience. Over the past decade, there has been a dramatic change in the way children are educated. Gone are the days when technology was seen a threat to the role of an educator; instead teachers today combine traditional methods with ‘rich…
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In this blog I discuss why it’s important to choose the right data connection for your business in order to benefit from new technologies. As every major industry becomes increasingly competitive and saturated, businesses have become dependent on embracing the latest technologies or run the risk of being left behind. All of the technological advancements…
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Prior to the availability of electronic communication tools, there was a time when we used to communicate by meeting face-to-face or by writing them a letter. However, today workers are much more inclined to send emails to someone sitting right next to them, rather than actually embracing the art of conversation. Don’t get me wrong,…
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When the internet was first created, assumptions on its future success were very conservative, to say the least. And if there is anything wrong with the IT industry as a whole, it is the inability to predict its own unstoppable progress. Equipment that is connected to the internet communicates by means of a number of…
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Last year saw some of the most brutal security attacks on the world’s giants of the software industry. Apple’s iCloud, Microsoft and Sony were among the targets dominating the media, but the threat is not solely applicable to corporate enterprises with multi-million dollar data sets. Cybercrime is a highly profitable, international business and hackers are…
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After working within the telecommunications and technology industry for more than 20 years now, I’ve seen my fair share of email scams. They’ve arrived in various forms, including the ‘phishing’ ones that claim to have come from the bank or Inland Revenue; the emails that tell you that you’re due a refund; and the ones…
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Businesses today are operating in data-centric industries where there is an increasing need for high amounts of bandwidth. However, while many may have considered solutions such as carrier fibre Ethernet or EADs (Ethernet Access Direct) to connect their business, up until recently they will have encountered two common problems – high prices and a lack…
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Ever since I started my career in the IT and telecoms industry, there have been continuous improvements to data speed over copper infrastructure. Every development was greeted with the usual scepticism from critics, who claimed that it’s only a matter of time before fibre takes over. However, the industry has proved time and time again…
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When searching for new premises, there are many things a business needs to consider. While a lot of them may appear pretty obvious, there are a number of factors that are often overlooked. The topics outlined below will help ensure that your business is set up for the long-term. Location The first thing to consider…
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